Walking

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Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

9 items with the highest ranking score first

Kerr Bay

South IslandNelson Region

Time: 5 hrs return

Looking down at tarns near Lake Angelus

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Lake Angelus

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 2 - 3 days (5 - 9 hr each day with 3 route options)

South IslandNelson Region

Time: 3 hr circuit

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Mount / Mt Owen

Kahurangi National Park

Time: Northern access: 9 hr, Southern access 7 hr, Distance: Courthouse Flat to Granity Pass Hut - 8.3 km

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South IslandNelson Region

Lake Rotoiti circuit

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 7 - 10 hrs return

Alpine gardens extend from the treeline to Mt Arthur's peak.

18.4 km return | 6 hours 30 minutes return

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Lake Peel Walk

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 5 hrs Return. Distance 9km.

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Wangapeka Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days one way, Distance: 59 km

Richmond Ranges from near Coppermine Saddle

South IslandNelson Region

40 km return | 11 hours return